§ Mr. FFRENCHasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if his attention has been called to a resolution passed by the Wexford Rural District Council with reference to the National Insurance Act; and if he can hold out any hope of having the Act amended in the direction indicated in the resolution?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI have seen a copy of the resolution referred to. It asks for an amendment of the Act "to meet the requirements of an agricultural country like Ireland," but does not indicate the form of amendment desired. If, as stated in the resolution, agricultural employés follow the healthiest occupation in the world, agricultural societies should on valuation show a substantial surplus, which will be available either for increasing the benefits, or for paying a part of the contributions, of their members.